Market Communication Manager

Volvo Construction Equipment, a business area within AB Volvo, is one of the worlds leading manufacturer of construction equipment such as wheel loaders, excavators, articulated haulers, motor graders and compact equipment. The products are sold under the trademark Volvo. Production facilities are located in Sweden, Germany, France, Poland, USA, Canada, Brazil, South Korea and China. The turnover for 2004 reached SEK 28,7 billion and the operating income amounted to SEK 1,6 billion. The number of employees is approximately 9 900. Since January 1 2006 all Volvo Construction Equipment's Swedish operations are unified in the company Volvo Construction Equipment AB. The operative activities of the company are run within Hauler & Loader Division, Component Division, Cab Division, International Division and Customer Support Division. Volvo Construction Equipment AB has approximately 3 400 employees. Volvo Construction Equipment AB, International Division has the total business responsibility for the product range of Volvo Construction Equipment in the regions Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Turkey, Middle East, Africa, Oceania and Cuba. The responsibility comprises marketing, sales, financing and also parts and service. International Division has regional offices in the markets where business is run. The Eskilstuna office has approximately 70 employees. About 80 persons are locally employed outside Sweden. As the present position holder is moving abroad to meet new challenges within Volvo, Volvo Construction Equipment International Division in Eskilstuna is looking for a: MARKET COMMUNICATION MANAGER Main responsibilities: As our Market Communication Manager you will be responsible for information about and supply of market communication material and company information to Dealers. You will coordinate and plan marketing activities, work with advertising, PR activities and production of market related brochures and campaign material. You are also responsible for the internal communication acting as Infomaster for the homepage and you participate in Volvo Construction Equipment's communication network. The position is located in Eskilstuna, Sweden, and reporting to VP Sales and Marketing. Qualifications: University degree in Marketing or Communication Experience from advertising, sales promotion and industrial marketing Appropriate language skills, minimum fluent in English Highly developed communication skills - written and oral Ability to work well under pressure, independently as well as in team Proficiency in the use of personal computers, including skills in Microsoft Office Experience in working in an international environment and interest for different cultures